Description of Lesson: In this lesson we are creating videos using Animoto. I plan for the videos to be pretty broad in range in regards to topics, but the concept is going to be the same. After learning so much about weather and climate, it is your turn to teach it!
Assignment: *Pick a topic to teach the class *This is up to you, what has interested you the most in this unit? What would you love for others to learn more about? *Research your topic *Find out enough information so that you can teach someone about it *Get pictures! 10-15 should be enough; you are welcome to do more if you choose! *Create a podcast, like we did in lesson 8, using the information you have to teach us! *Put everything into an Animoto project; here you will also be able to add text and music. *Save your presentation *Get ready to teach the class and anyone else you want!
This tool helps to really make sure that we understand a particular aspect of weather. It is really important because students are learning so much more than just the typical lesson would initially provide. Still, they are solidifying what they have learned from the unit. The presentation here shows the students what I would like them to do when they make their own presentation. It is really just an exemplar, however I also worked to make sure that it would keep the students engaged and interested throughout.
The presentation at the top of the page serves as more of a fun introduction to the unit itself. However, it is yet another example of what we can do using technology and tools such as Animoto.
Homework: *Finish up on any research you didn’t get done in class
Resources/Materials Needed: *Internet (Animoto) *Creativity and fun!
Technology Reflection/Changing the Learning Environment: Students are able to actually “teach” others with what they have learned while learning more! This is going to help solidify what they already know from this lesson. While in the past they may have done something to this extent, this time they are using a new and exciting tool to do so! They will be more engaged because they are creating and doing something fun. Also, they are developing yet another technological skill. This is truly helping them along on their way to become 21st Century Learners. Animoto is something that is user friendly for just about anyone, and it utilizes a lot of technological aspects. It is so exciting that the kids are becoming familiar with such great technological opportunities. This is something practical that they can use often in their future.
Evaluation: Animoto is additionally great for the students to use because there is not a lot of room for problems, the program is fairly straightforward, but it also offers plenty of room for creativity and expression. The students can make their presentation unique and even though they are teaching, they are learning too, even beyond what the focus of the lesson is.
Title of Lesson: Movie time!
Description of Lesson:
In this lesson we are creating videos using Animoto. I plan for the videos to be pretty broad in range in regards to topics, but the concept is going to be the same. After learning so much about weather and climate, it is your turn to teach it!
Assignment:
*Pick a topic to teach the class
*This is up to you, what has interested you the most in this unit? What would you love for others to learn more about?
*Research your topic
*Find out enough information so that you can teach someone about it
*Get pictures! 10-15 should be enough; you are welcome to do more if you choose!
*Create a podcast, like we did in lesson 8, using the information you have to teach us!
*Put everything into an Animoto project; here you will also be able to add text and music.
*Save your presentation
*Get ready to teach the class and anyone else you want!
This tool helps to really make sure that we understand a particular aspect of weather. It is really important because students are learning so much more than just the typical lesson would initially provide. Still, they are solidifying what they have learned from the unit. The presentation here shows the students what I would like them to do when they make their own presentation. It is really just an exemplar, however I also worked to make sure that it would keep the students engaged and interested throughout.
The presentation at the top of the page serves as more of a fun introduction to the unit itself. However, it is yet another example of what we can do using technology and tools such as Animoto.
Homework:
*Finish up on any research you didn’t get done in class
Resources/Materials Needed:
*Internet (Animoto)
*Creativity and fun!
Technology Reflection/Changing the Learning Environment:
Students are able to actually “teach” others with what they have learned while learning more! This is going to help solidify what they already know from this lesson. While in the past they may have done something to this extent, this time they are using a new and exciting tool to do so! They will be more engaged because they are creating and doing something fun. Also, they are developing yet another technological skill. This is truly helping them along on their way to become 21st Century Learners. Animoto is something that is user friendly for just about anyone, and it utilizes a lot of technological aspects. It is so exciting that the kids are becoming familiar with such great technological opportunities. This is something practical that they can use often in their future.
Evaluation:
Animoto is additionally great for the students to use because there is not a lot of room for problems, the program is fairly straightforward, but it also offers plenty of room for creativity and expression. The students can make their presentation unique and even though they are teaching, they are learning too, even beyond what the focus of the lesson is.